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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/1984 Study Session 194 JANUARY 17, 1984 STUDY SESSION The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" More and Jack Sparling. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Doty gave a brief report on the recent Northwest Power Planning Council meeting. She commented that some of the Power Council members had indicated they were supportive of the City's request for funding for the Diversion Dam and fish mitigation. She further commented she would make some follow-up contacts with these members. Council member Carmichael asked when a Study Session would be scheduled to discuss the Joint Basin Board and haw it relates to the Northwest Power Planning Council. City Manager Zais responded that no specific timeframe has been set, but it could possibly be done in the near future. Council member Doty stated that Tarry Wright, Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development, had suggested that the Capitol Theatre put readable signs on the backs of the seats, to point out the exits. He also suggested that perhaps the Town Hall ladies would be willing to delay their luncheon 15 minutes and permit a fire drill. Mayor Barnett mentioned that the notice regarding the COG membership meeting was in the Council packet. Mayor Barnett reported he received a letter from the Los Angeles Ballet, who plan to perform in Yakima this year. They inquired if Yakima is interested in hosting a reception following their performance with a $1,000 donation per couple to support the Company's Olympics Dance celebration. Mayor Barnett stated that the Chamber of Commerce had suggested that perhaps this request should be referred to the Allied Arts. Mayor Barnett invited the Council members to the Open House celebrating the City's 98th Birthday and the 25th Anniversary of the Council/Manager form of government on Friday, January 27, 1984, at Yakima City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He circulated a sign-up sheet for Council members to indicate When they could be present at the Open House. Council member Doty submitted a Time Magazine article on wood burning stoves, to be available for review in the Council Office. City Manager Zais reported that he had received a response from the Department of Ecology to his letter regarding the City's policy on outside sewer connections. 2. REPORTS FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING a. Reconsideration of Left Turn Signalization on First Street and Yakima Avenue Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer reported that a conclusion on this issue is critical so that the signal synchronization can be finalized. Mr. Hein gave a brief review of the collision history at this intersection. Council member Beauchamp stated that he is a proponent of the left turn signalization and asked Mr. Hein to explain leading and lagging arrows. Mr. Hein explained that the lead green arrow comes at the beginning of a straight movement and lagging arrows come at the end. When the lead or lagging arrow is on, the opposing traffic movement is stopped. Mr. Hein mentioned the alternative methods for providing left turn signals and their advantages and stated the best system is a two-Phase, with east and west turn signals. Mr. Hein gave the traffic count as 16,600 on 1st Street and approximately equal on JANUARY 17, 1984 195 Yakima Avenue. He stated that the count is 7,900 on the east leg and 8,700 on the west leg. Guy Shinn was requested to step forward and give his opinion. Guy Shinn, Route 8, Box 440, Yakima, Washington, Manager, Rainier Bank, stated that he has perceived that this situation has not become worse. He gave three alternate solutions to address the intersection problem: 1) a left turn light for each direction; 2) no left turns, whatever; and 3) leave the signal light as it is today. Council members Carmichael and Moore agreed with Mr. Shinn. Council member Beauchamp asked what the cost of leading and lagging signals would be for that intersection. Mr. Hein responded that there is $30,000 in the budget. Mr. Hein explained there is a possible safety problem with the location of the railroad tracks at the next intersection, as traffic could back up across the tracks. He further explained there are no actuated signals in the downtown area; all are fixed time and tied together, so if it is changed, it will take away - from the overall traff4 flow. Staff recommended the signal be left as it is. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling to move Item 2a to Item 6a in the Business session. Unanimously carried by voice vote. b. Rainier Bank Alley Traffic Pattern Mayor Barnett informed Council that Yakima Federal Savings did not become aware until yesterday of plans to make the north-south alley between Yakima Avenue and Chestnut Avenue, 1st Street and 2nd Street, a two-way alley, and have requested a delay of two w to study this proposal. City Manager Zais stated this would delay this issue until the February 7th meeting. Guy Shinn, Manager, Rainer Bank, stated that he, Hank Hein and James Cowan, Vice President, Yakima Federal Savings, have a meeting scheduled for Monday, January 23, 1984 to develop plans. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by • Buchanan to defer this item a minimum of two weeks until these parties can get together. Unanimously carried by voice vote. c. 45th Avenue, Summitview to Chestnut Hank Hein stated that he had referred reports frcm concerned citizens to the Traffic Safety Committee and their conclusion was that there is a safety issue involved. Mr. Hein stated that he has met with the private property owners and one has signed a document for a 20 foot right-of-way and the other is willing to sign. He stated that staff is looking to Council to pursue a right-of-way exchange. Council member Carmichael asked how this all came about and asked staff for more background. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Mbore to move Item No. 2c to Item No. 6b and Item No. 2d to Item Nb. 6c in the Business session. Unanimously carried by voice vote. d. Signalization of 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive. II/ Moved to Item No. 6c under the Business Session. BUSINESS MEETING 3. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Moore and Sperling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 4. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was - led by Council member Sperling. 196 JANUARY 17, 1984 5. OONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions frcm either Council members or citizens present. (Cbuncil member Doty excused herself, due to possible conflict of interest on the its pertaining to Gleed Water.) Council member Buchanan requested that the minutes for December 13, 1983, part of It No. 7, be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of the December 13, 1983 minutes, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp that the Cbnsent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Council member Doty not voting due to a possible conflict of interest. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) Yakima Police Department Reserve Chief Pleas Green gave a history of the initiation of the Police Reserve Program. He spoke about the various services the reserves perform for the City. He called forward Captain Donald L. Lemon, who has resigned after 20 years of service, but will serve in an advisory capacity, and recognized him for his service. Tracy Richards, a member of the Police Reserve for 25 years, was promoted to the rank of Reserve Captain. Officers Donald L. Lemon, Ralph G. Lenhard, a 16 year veteran, and Ewell H. Boone, a nine year member were recognized and received special recognition awards (Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Reserve Officer Certification). Reserve Sergeant Gary Hardiman, who will be moving away from ' the Yakima area, was recognized for his 11 years of service. Service awards were also presented to Lucius Forbes, 15 years; Stuart McPherson, 14 years; Richard Lilly, 15 years; Jim Swearngin, 13 years; Greg Halvorson, 6 years; Larry Worden, 5 years and Cathy Knight, 2 years. Reserve non -ccmmissioned officers recognized, although they were not in attendance at today's meting, were: Jim Martin, David Fredericks, and Charles Ames. 6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS A. Item No. 2a It was MOVED by Beauchamp to take the consultant recommendation to have leading and lagging left turn system on 1st Street. The motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED by Doty to folloW staff's reccinnendation that the signal be left as is. The motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by More to reinstitute the left turn arrows for traffic, both north and south on 1st Street and east and west on Yakima Avenue. Discussion followed and Mr. Hein explained why the consultant recommended a leading II/ and lagging system. Discussion also followed regarding the costs involved for this project. The question was called for a vote on the Motion. Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Buchanan, Doty and Sparling voting nay. B. Item No. 2c Council member Doty expressed Mr. Rosenkranz's interest in this item for him, saying he had called her earlier in the day. She also_ expressed her concern about trading a piece of property on a side street for property on a major arterial, and inquired if it were possible to stipulate the property could not be used for commercial purposes. Mr. Hein explained that this area is zoned R-1 now, and would have to be rezoned if commercial use was requested. Mr. Hein asked for Council to direct staff to pursue a right-of-way exchange. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling to follow the staff recommendation, as enumerated in the agenda statement. Unanimously carried by voice vote. JANUARY 17, 1984 197 C. It No. 2d Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities gave a brief overview on the 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive inter- section. Mr. Covell explained that this intersection meets two warrants for signalization: 1) volume; and 2) ' interruption of continuous traffic. Mr. Covell stated this project is listed in the Six-Year Transportation Program. He stated that staff's recommendation is for Council to earmark $353,000 of FAUS funds, if they elect to improve the intersection, utilizing half cent gas tax monies as the local match funding, Which brings the total cost to $425,000 including right-of-way acquisition. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to improve the intersection, as outlined by staff. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 111 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES --. December 13, 1983 council member Buchanan requested a change in it No. 11 of II/ the December 13, 1983 Council minutes. It is recorded that he voted against the motion and he. believed that it was Council member Beauchamp, who voted nay. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Mbore, that the Council minutes of December 13, as corrected, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read pUblicly, be approved. Unanimously carried by voice vote. *DeceMber 20, 1983 The minutes of the Council meeting of December 20, 1983, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read pUblicly, was approved. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION . . ,.. None. 9. REVIEW 'OF CITY POLICY REGARDING ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS FOR ABANDONEEIVEHICLE REMOVAL Mr. Jerry Henderson, 309 North 35th Avenue, addressed Council to explain his only concern was that currently, the City is operating under a 14 day waiting period to remove vehicles _ from public streets and the Washington State law allows that vehicles can be removed after 24 hours. Mr. Henderson referred to R.C.W. 46.52, motor vehicle code and R.C.W. 46.61.565, authority to remove vehicles. Discussion followed on notification to vehicle owners; storage, and hulks reported. Police Chief Pleas Green explained the current practice the Police Department follows to check any vehicle reported as a hulk. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore to accept the staff report. Unanimously carried by II voice vote. *10. RESOLUTION RENAMING NACHES PARKWAY AS CHET HATFIELD PARKWAY RESOLUTION NO. D-4904, A RESOLUTION designating "Chet Hatfield Parkway", and authorizing the Yakima Lions Club to develop that parkway. *11. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS A. Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Association of Firefighters Covering LEOFF Employees RESOLUTION NO. D-4905, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar years 1984 and 1985 with Local 469, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL7CIO. 198 JANUARY 17, 1984 B. Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Association of Firefighters Covering PERS Employees RESOLUTION NO. D-4906, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City. Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar years 1984 and 1985 with Local 469, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO. *12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CH2M-HILL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. D-4907, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with �2E'1-Hill Engineers, Inc., for professional engineering services. *13. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS A. Resolution authorizing payment in settlement of a claim for damage submitted by James Kunz RESOLUTION NO. D-4908, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $79.50 to James P. Kunz in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. B. Resolution den 'ng the claim for damages filed by Leo Harvey. RESOLUTION NO. .1:4909, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Leo and Etta B. Harvey filed with the City of Yakima on December 28, 1983. *14. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE AND FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The appointment of Russ Rennie to the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Sister Charlotte Van Dyke to 12/31/88, was conf irmed. *15. APPROVAL OF RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY COLUMBIA FEDERAL BANK, 124 E. YAKIMA AVENUE The application for a Right-of-Way Use Permit requested by Yakima Business Center Associates, for property located at 124 E. Yakima Avenue, was accepted and approved. *16. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 503 NO. 40TH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY CRESCENT CONVALESCENT CENTER ORDINANCE NO. 2741, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 505 North 40th Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-1, One-Family Zone to R-2, Multiple-Family Zone. *17. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN II/ ORDINANCE NO. 2742, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 1, 1984; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, and declaring an emergency. *18. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT (First Reading) An Ordinance amending the 1984 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 477-Domestic Water Improve- ment Fund for expenditure during 1984, was laid on the table for one week or until January 24, 1984. JANUARY 17, 1984 199 19. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais reported on a meeting he attended with Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, Don Schussler, and Dean Starr to explore potential funding for Lions Pool reconstruction, maintenance and operation. The School District agreed to consider future contributions, such as was made in the mid-1970's for maintenance and operation of the facility. The School District will follow-up on this and the City will lock for alternative funding for capital costs. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from II/ Department of Ecology in response to City Manager's 12/15/83 letter concerning sewer connections. 1/10/84; memo from Director of Community and Economic Development and Code Administration Manager re: 1983 Year-End Permit Center Report. 1/12/84; letter from Yakima Community Services Office commending and thanking City staff for their efforts in restoring water service to their facility. 12/29/83; letter from Office of the Attorney General re: Yakima River Basin projects. 1/6/84; Washington Community Affairs Bulletin for December 1983; notice of workshop on March 21 and 22, 1984 regarding Transit issues. 1/84; article entitled "Low Fares, More Service Pay Off", published in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 1/5/84; Yakima Valley Conference of GoveLments Newsletter, Volume 9, NO. 13, and attachment regarding Washington Intergovernmental Review Process. 1/6/84; correspondence from Washington State Energy Office re: Battelle Contract on Mbdel Conservation Standards. 1/5/84; minutes of 12/20/83 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission meeting; McCaw Cablevision of Yakima Monthly Report for DeceMber, 1983. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparl ing to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and then immediately adjourn the meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 21. ADJOURNMENT Following completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:55 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 1 , , „A DATE 7/ -1 tlir CIL ID.);'R III AO DATE 7 ' ' PV ATTEST: OpICOUNCILV:ER 00F ./O AOP 2$V 4 t 4.0 CITY CLERK MAVOR